Fall 2017

After completing the admission process, qualified applicants will be admitted in a pre-petition status and should then complete the Start of Semester Checklist. Applicants will then be selected for entry into core program courses through the petition process. Petition requirements vary by program; review the Optometric Technician Petition Requirements for details.

Spring 2018

After completing the admission process, qualified applicants will be admitted in a pre-petition status and should then complete the Start of Semester Checklist. Applicants will then be selected for entry into core program courses through the petition process. Petition requirements vary by program; review the Optometric Technician Petition Requirements for details.

Fall 2018

After completing the admission process, qualified applicants will be admitted in a pre-petition status and should then complete the Start of Semester Checklist. Applicants will then be selected for entry into core program courses through the petition process. Petition requirements vary by program; review the Optometric Technician Petition Requirements for details.

Spring 2019

After completing the admission process, qualified applicants will be admitted in a pre-petition status and should then complete the Start of Semester Checklist. Applicants will then be selected for entry into core program courses through the petition process. Petition requirements vary by program; review the Optometric Technician Petition Requirements for details.

Application available on February 1, 2018

Application completion deadline is January 15, 2019

admission requirements

All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.

1. Admissions ApplicationThe online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.

2. Application FeeAn application fee is required at the time an application is submitted.

3. Education CompletionGraduation from high school, completion of GED/HSED/GED02, or completion of an associate degree or higher is required; submit official transcripts for one of the following:

High school or charter school transcript (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript) or GED02 transcript

GED/HSED score report

College transcript showing an associate degree or higher

Applicants that have attended other higher education institutions should submit official transcripts from each college/university attended.

4. Residency RequirementPer Wisconsin Statute TCS-10, because this program utilizes the petition process and the application deadline is after January 1 for fall and/or after May 1 for spring:

All applicants, regardless of residency status, are eligible for admission application review

During the petition process priority for entry into core classes will be given to district residents, then non-district state residents, followed by out-of-state residents.

Minnesota residents are considered non-district state residents for admission purposes.

Additional Note(s)

Course prerequisites differ from admission requirements; admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses or success in the program. Refer to program curriculum for details.